Alright, I just flashed 2.20 OTA and I was able to unlock the bootloader using the .bin I got from HTC when I was still on 1.85. I'd like to get root. Do I absolutely have to flash a custom recovery and then SuperSU, or is there another way? Essentially all I want root for is to disable some of the bloatware and install a tether, I'd rather not have the custom recovery as I don't intend to install custom ROM's. I've been through that with my old G1 and my Epic 4G, both of which needed all the help they could get. Whereas I'm pretty happy with the One X and Sense, and not really looking to run custom kernels and/or ROM's this time around.
Thanks - Derrick
It's the only way. Nobody said you had to install a custom rom. You need the recovery to push the root package.
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After much-to-do following the current 1.85 rooting method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296) I finally have root. I would like to update to 4.0.4, but am not sure how to do so without losing root/losing 1.85.
A quick nudge in the correct direction would be great, thanks!
Unlock bootloader, install TWRP. Then pick the ROM of your choice from Development. There are stock, but pre-rooted versions of 2.20 and later ones too (2.23, 2.29, etc.) Or flash a custom ROM based on one of the newer firmware versions.
Everything you need can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Don't accept any OTA or run the 2.20 RUU. Either will replace your hboot and render your phone (for now) unrootable.
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Unlock bootloader, install TWRP. Then pick the ROM of your choice from Development. There are stock, but pre-rooted versions of 2.20 and later ones too (2.23, 2.29, etc.) Or flash a custom ROM based on one of the newer firmware versions.
Everything you need can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Don't accept any OTA or run the 2.20 RUU. Either will replace your hboot and render your phone (for now) unrootable.
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Fantastic, thanks. Yeah my previous One X was bootloader unlocked but got a warranty replacement this past week. It has been so long that I can't remember the process I used to unlock it, and didn't know if it still applied.
Where can I get a list of all the boot.img available? I need to flash the 2.29 one, apparently, before the latest CleanROM because I am getting a boot loop when using the boot.img the installer uses.
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Where can I get a list of all the boot.img available? I need to flash the 2.29 one, apparently, before the latest CleanROM because I am getting a boot loop when using the boot.img the installer uses.
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An updated list of kernels doesn't exists, that I know of. Scrosler stared this, but hasn't updated it past 1.88.
Try flashing the 2.29 stock rooted ROM. That will get you on the 2.29 boot.img. I'm surprised that installing CleanROM is giving you trouble, although I personally haven't played with CleanROM 4.5 yet. You did a full wipe before flashing (data, cache, Dalvik, system)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838135
I have my NS4G that I've rooted before and installed a recovery, flashed kernels and roms running stock 4.1.1. It's stock everything because to get the OTA I made sure everything was fresh and clean. I'm not rooted and no custom recovery my bootloader however is unlocked. My question is if I root my phone and put a custom recovery on it will that mess with my flash to boost? Also is there away to still get OTAs? thank you
Hey guys,
I am fairly new to rooting my Droid DNA. This is my second DNA, the first one I installed Bootloader, CWM Recovery, went S-Off, and flashed Viper Rom. I want to update the firmware of my phone to the latest version that Verizon has released (I like being up to date on that stuff), but I cannot do it with my current setup as it fails in Clockwork Recovery. So here are a couple of questions I have:
1. If I uninstall CWMR and flash back to standard recovery will that enable me to update my phones firmware?
2. Is this "firmware" the same data I could find on a ROM? Or is this different than what ROMs provide?
3. If I am able to update my firmware by uninstalling CWM and using the stock recovery, will that undo my Bootloader/SuperUser/S-off on my phone, or will it just update the "firmware" and leave my rooting alone?
Sorry these are noob questions. I am trying to intuitively understand how all these things work together. I appreciate any and all help I can get in this. Thank you for your time.
-Warren
I'm on Viper 1.8. I've had my M8 since release.
I want to go to the new release, and I need to update my firmware to do it. The instructions are a big wall of text, but here's what I understand
Flash a stock ROM (Lose root)
Flash a stock recovery (lose custom recovery, DUH)
get HTC's OTA update (closes me off to certain exploits)
Flash custom recovery (Is S-OFF the one and only prerequisite to do this?)
Flash new Viper ROM (Have I missed anything?)
Am I missing anything? I understand that by being stock, I won't be rooted, although that doesn't affect S-OFF. So once I'm stock, because I'm S-OFF, I can still flash a custom recovery, and therefor flash the rooted Venom ROM, right? I know how to use ADB, so I'm not a complete idiot. It's just that things are so different with different phones. I have had motorolas (bootstrapping tools), Samsungs (Odin, etc.)... it's hard to keep up with these different security systems and tools that each manufacturer puts in place.
based on the research I've done, I've found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...m-stock-rooted-vzw-ota-2-21-605-2-wp-t2874699 But because it's already the new update, I'm not getting the new firmware.
I've found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159 But I have no god damn clue which one is the one I need. Also, there is potential for bugs and incompatibility by having some but not all of the newest firmware, kernel, radio, ROM, etc.
I have an old nandroid, so I'll have to load it up and pray that it's a stock nandroid.
A month ago I rooted the stock rom, S-OFF, and install TWRP. I tried another ROM, but it didn't really interest me. I realized, that I actually like the stock ROM.
However, now I want to install the 4.4.3 OTA update. Is that possible? If I follow the directions, the device reboots in to TWRP, but does not install the update.
How can I install the OTA update, if I have a custom recovery?
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A month ago I rooted the stock rom, S-OFF, and install TWRP. I tried another ROM, but it didn't really interest me. I realized, that I actually like the stock ROM.
However, now I want to install the 4.4.3 OTA update. Is that possible? If I follow the directions, the device reboots in to TWRP, but does not install the update.
How can I install the OTA update, if I have a custom recovery?
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It appears it is impossible: http://teamw.in/officialota
I guess I will have to completely reflash.
First off, it's not impossible. There's a thread in here with firmware that you can use and update without the OTA. Second, this is the wrong sub-forum for questions.
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I'm also trying to get to 4.4.3 but after trying to re install the old recovery, it tells me I can't do the OTA.
Jeez...if you guys have soff and twrp and whatnot just flash the stock rooted rom scott gave us. Simple as that. You'll find it here in the vzw one m8 android development section.
Or alternately, if you no longer require control of you device at the lowest levels then just flash dottats RUU and magically your phone will be 100% stock.
But yeah, wrong forum.
silver04v said:
Jeez...if you guys have soff and twrp and whatnot just flash the stock rooted rom scott gave us. Simple as that. You'll find it here in the vzw one m8 android development section.
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The reason to do the OTA, is because I am lazy. I don't feel like reinstalling all of my apps, etc. The OTA is a nice incremental upgrade.
Where can I find the stock recovery, and directions to flash back to it? It is my understanding, that if I do that, I can apply the OTA.